PHO STREET LLC

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee scratch their nose then handle clean utensils without whaling their hands. Operator had him wash the utensils and his hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a box of raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical products stored above the make tables. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in the triple sink. Operator had them rewash their hands in the proper sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple personal items stored above food areas in the establishment. Operator moved them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of meat stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed them on shelves. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a rice scoop in 80F standing water. Operator removed the scoop and emptied the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed their wall above their make tables soiled with debris.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed their triple in the walk in cooler: Cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Tofu (50F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (58F - Cold Holding); Butter (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they turned off the cooler for 30minutes to defrost the fans approximately 3hrs ago. Operator placed all temperature sensitive products into reach in freezers. Observed on the cook line: Shrimp rolls (76F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed in the walk in cooler: Crab Rangoon 50F cold holding, and Tofu 50F cold holding with the ambient temperature being at 50F. Operator stated that the products had been there for over 4hrs and disposed of them willingly. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored over cucumbers and lettuce. Manager moved eggs to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan posted.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers used as scoops in salt, sugar and msg containers. Manager removed containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in dishroom area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small red cutting board heavily grooved.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in 82f water. Manager removed water pan. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed ceiling light fixture in kitchen not shielded.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in back kitchen area by dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil on cooking line. Owner stated had only been out 1 hour. Owner put in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red and green cutting heavily grooved. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink with no lid on food prep table.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear kitchen exterior door.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no closer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with grease.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no written plan in place for some employees.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan in place for spring rolls and Rangoon. Inspector will email plan.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers of dry goods with deli containers in them with no handles. Operator removed cups from bins. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in dish room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers. Operator moved knives. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved small red cutting board on flip top cooler.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked/missing tiles in front of walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce and fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior kitchen door.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef and pork sitting out on prep table. Instructed operator of proper thawing methods. Operator placed in sink with running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tile in dish room area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed soup spoons stored handle down. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on floor under prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks on food prep table.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer door broken. New door on order.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 cracked broken floor tiles in front of walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fryer oil on floor. Operator moved oil. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Operator stated new door is ordered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice interior of ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood with grease buildup. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles (66F - Cold Holding); Cooked shrimp (62F - Cold Holding) stored on the cook line at room temperature. Manager stated the items had both been at room temperature for 1 hour. Manager placed the items in the reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a shelf next to the cook line. Manager removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Both hose bibs on the cook line and hose bib at the mop sink.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings in the ware washing area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of soy sauce and several containers of food in the walk-in freezer stored on the floor. Manager placed the items on a shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer on the shelves and exterior of boxes of food.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Top of the stove on the cook line soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawing at room temperature. Manager placed the calamari in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on the cook line soiled.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed towels in a sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Observed iced tea soda nozzle soiled with debris at the server station.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on the door of the walk in freezer. Operator stated they have ordered the parts to fix it. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the bottom left threshold of the exterior exit in the rear of the kitchen. Operator stated they have ordered parts to fix it. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions and a bag of carrots stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Observed gaskets soiled with food debris at prep line reach in cooler. Observed hood vents soiled with grease above cook line.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licence renewal is 12/1. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment or call customer support line at 850-487-1395. Admin Complaint

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekin with no handle inside container of sugar in rear of kitchen. Operator removed ramekin. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured located near Handwashing sink on prep line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located on prep line in kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in rear of kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at rear exit from the kitchen.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under cook and prep lines in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen brisket thawing in standing water. Operator started cold running water. Corrected On-Site